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As the title states, I am looking to pick up a new set of rain gear for the upcoming season, what would be the best out there for the money? quality for price...

 

Thanks!

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Frabill F3 series. It will not let you down, and it's much cheaper than some of the other high end rain gear out there. 

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Rain gear for when its 40 outside or when its 85 outside? 

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Cabela's Guidewear.

 

The rainsuit I am wearing in my Avatar is about 12 years old now

It looks about the same today as it did when it was new. Mine is

uninsulated and good with layering down to about 20*.

 

 

 

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Cabela's Guidewear.

 

The rainsuit I am wearing in my Avatar is about 12 years old now

It looks about the same today as it did when it was new. Mine is

uninsulated and good with layering down to about 20*.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This ~

 

Big Fan of the Guide Wear line as well.

 

Read the spec & the reviews and pick the gear that suits your needs.

 

It's all quality stuff & you will not be disappointed.

 

A-Jay

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^^^^^^^^

This ~

 

Big Fan of the Guide Wear line as well.

 

Read the spec & the reviews and pick the gear that suits your needs.

 

It's all quality stuff & you will not be disappointed.

 

A-Jay

 

 

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I must be doing this interweb thing wrong.  I went to cabelas.com and found a Guide Wear rain jacket, but it was $300.  Is that what you guys are recommending?

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I must be doing this interweb thing wrong.  I went to cabelas.com and found a Guide Wear rain jacket, but it was $300.  Is that what you guys are recommending?

 

Yes, but they come on sale all the time. Bibs and parka  are currently on sale for $150 each

or the whole package for around $300. I think there may be another 15% discount if you are

a card holder. Then maybe no tax depending on where you live and free shipping.

 

 

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1547978&type=product&MDK=dynbanP_SL&MDC=cat104329080&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104793480%3Bcat104329080

 

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-GORE-TEX174-Guidewearreg-Xtreme-Bibs-150-Regular/1547979.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct.jsp%3FproductId%3D1547978&categoryIds=104797080%7C104746680%7C104329080%7C104170680&WTz_l=RI%3BIK-984740

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First of all, thank you all for your responses and suggestions!! Secondly, has anyone had experience with the BPS 100 MPH rain suit? it seems to get good reviews, and wasn't sure how nice it was or performed?

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The best rainsuit for the money is the one I am provided by my job...free hahaha. I work the ramp at a private airport. It keeps me dry all day(rain, jet fuel) without issues. I don't even think it is expensive. I wear whatever I want underneath it to stay warm.

However when to comes to fishing, if its warm out a T-shirt and shorts is my suit of choice.

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I must be doing this interweb thing wrong.  I went to cabelas.com and found a Guide Wear rain jacket, but it was $300.  Is that what you guys are recommending?

 

What makes you think you're doing something wrong ?

 

 Top Quality gear generally it cost more than the bargain basement level stuff.

 

You could simply think of it as a rod & reel set up that you'll be wearing.

 

Or pay less and make multiple purchases over the course of time for an inferior product. 

 

A-Jay

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Yep, I paid $340 for my 2 piece Browning/Gore suit in 98 and it's been phenomenal...

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What makes you think you're doing something wrong ?

 

 Top Quality gear generally it cost more than the bargain basement level stuff.

 

You could simply think of it as a rod & reel set up that you'll be wearing.

 

Or pay less and make multiple purchases over the course of time for an inferior product. 

 

A-Jay

I'm a fan of quality -- much more so than I used to be...now that I'm older....(and wiser?)...and make more money than I used to....but, I can't get my head around a $300 rain jacket....sorry....I've worn a Coleman PVC suit for three summers that cost me just north of $20 for coat and pants.  Blew out the seat on last outing of 2014.   Still trying to decide if I'm going to invest another twenty bucks or use duct tape.   So, I guess I'm coming at this conversation from a slightly different place than you guys.

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I can't afford more than one pair of rain gear to use all year, so I chose a thinner Columbia model. It's almost like a frogg togg, except it's made of a MUCH better material that doesn't leak like a Frogg Togg. The whole set was about $100 at Bass Pro but well worth it. It's thin enough to fish comfortably with in the warmer months, but I can still layer whenever it's cold. I'm happy with it anyway.

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I'm a fan of quality -- much more so than I used to be...now that I'm older....(and wiser?)...and make more money than I used to....but, I can't get my head around a $300 rain jacket....sorry....I've worn a Coleman PVC suit for three summers that cost me just north of $20 for coat and pants.  Blew out the seat on last outing of 2014.   Still trying to decide if I'm going to invest another twenty bucks or use duct tape.   So, I guess I'm coming at this conversation from a slightly different place than you guys.

 

I hear you - loud & clear actually.    Here's a couple of thoughts ~  First, there's nothing wrong with paying whatever you believe is reasonable for gear - whatever it is.  Second - I know you know that there is a world of difference between the $20 gear and the stuff I recommended;  The fit & finish, the materials ability to keep an person, warm, cool and or dry just is not the same, at least to me.

 

 So I'm going to end by telling you that comfort is important to me and I feel I get it with this gear and I'm willing to shell out the scratch to get it.

 

I will say that I do not have $$$$ to burn so it was purchased on sale - and the single best part of this is -

I will never have to by it again.

 

A-Jay

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You're right, A-Jay....we're really talking about two totally different things.  You guys are discussing true outer-wear.  I'm talking about not much more than lawn bags with holes that I can keep folded in the end of a tackle bag and toss on when it rains.  They keep me dry and just a little warmer, but that's all I'm asking from them.

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You're right, A-Jay....we're really talking about two totally different things.  You guys are discussing true outer-wear.  I'm talking about not much more than lawn bags with holes that I can keep folded in the end of a tackle bag and toss on when it rains.  They keep me dry and just a little warmer, but that's all I'm asking from them.

 Yup - it's all good.

 

A-Jay

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Frog Togg, best you can get for the best bang for your buck. Its amazing. I've sat in my kayak for 4 hours in the rain (sometimes pouring rain) and when I got back to my truck, my clothes underneath were completely dry.

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The trick with rain gear is when do you need it.  Late Spring/summer gear is a different animal than early spring/fall gear.   I have a set of Guidewear and a couple of sets of Frogg Toggs and I use each when appropriate.

Next, and this is important with high dollar rain gear - get a set that fits - not just "kinda" fits, but fits like the fit you'd expect on a 3 piece suit.  Different brands fit different guys different ways.  In my case, when I bought mine (circa 2001 or 2002) the two primary brands available were Guide Wear and the BPS 100 MPH suit and I went and tried them both on.  I would have bought the  BPS suit had it fit me better than the Guide Wear suit did. (allowing for layers under neath, of course)   Back in the day, Cabelas offered a parka style jacket and a shorter "bomber " style jacket.  I went with the shorter jacket.

 

Both of these brands of rain wear have lots of pockets, you almost need to make a list of what you put in each pocket or stuff will get lost.  One spring I found a couple of candy bars in a zip lock bag and a couple of different line clippers in different pockets and I really thought I had emptied the pockets before I put the stuff away for the winter.

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I have the BPS Pro Qualifier bibs and coat and I really like them  I have a buddy working at BPS and couldn't pass up the deal.

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I can't afford more than one pair of rain gear to use all year, so I chose a thinner Columbia model. It's almost like a frogg togg, except it's made of a MUCH better material that doesn't leak like a Frogg Togg. The whole set was about $100 at Bass Pro but well worth it. It's thin enough to fish comfortably with in the warmer months, but I can still layer whenever it's cold. I'm happy with it anyway.

This.. I found some Columbia PFG jackets like this on sale at Burlington Coat Factory. Not somewhere first on most list to buy fishing gear, but its good quality and saved me some $$
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I want to say my rain gear is Frogg Toggs Pro Action jacket and pants.  Luckily I've only had to wear the jacket twice, and the pants once, although it was a deluge when I had to wear both in my kayak and I still had about 7 miles to go to the next river take out.  Except for the cuffs and around my neckline I was totally dry underneath when I got done.  Will they hold up after more use?  Not sure, but they have worked great so far for what I've needed them for.  I think they were right around $20 each at BPS.

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I have a Marmot Oracle jacket and a pair of their pants with their version of Gore Tex ($200 for both).   I also have a heavier Gore Tex jacket from Columbia and Gore Tex pants from Field and Stream (less than $100 for both).  Just be patient and wait for a closeout sale.

 

Two things to add, if you plan on using it on a regular basis check the breathability/waterproffing rating and get some waterproofing wash from Nikwax.

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